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Forum: General Maintenance 04-22-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,056
Posted By Jim Bates
Top Notch A4 Expert Found At Channel Islands Harbor - MVP Thatch

Well, I found a top notch A4 Expert who happens to have his boat just across the fairway from me in Channel Islands Harbor - MVP Thatch.

Thatch came out to the boat last Saturday morning. He...
Forum: Electrical 04-08-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 36,003
Posted By Jim Bates
I did this project (and also rewired the entire...

I did this project (and also rewired the entire boat).

1. You indicate that your engine is not running. I would work on getting it running before you start rewiring. If you cannot get it to run,...
Forum: General Maintenance 04-07-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,056
Posted By Jim Bates
Looking For Reputable Early Model A4 Mechanic In Southern Calfornia

Dear Southern California Captains:

In general, with the help of MMI and those of you on the forum, I have rebuilt and replaced everything on top of my engine (and more) but can't get it to start....
Forum: Exhaust System 09-29-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,239
Posted By Jim Bates
Exhaust Flapper 1 1/4 inch

Boat is out of water on hard. I am making repairs. Hot section of exhaust goes to side of Centek water lifter. Exit on top of waterlifter feeds into 1 5/8 exhaust tube which exits boat at stern. At...
Forum: General Interest 09-24-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,256
Posted By Jim Bates
Thanks for all the advice. Boat is out, I spent...

Thanks for all the advice. Boat is out, I spent 3 hours with rigger yesterday unstepping spruce mast and removing hardware for painting - a very worthwhile experience. Bottom to be painted soon. I...
Forum: General Interest 09-17-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,256
Posted By Jim Bates
Neil, thanks for your advice. I will consider...

Neil, thanks for your advice. I will consider that in replacement of wood underneath companionway when we get that far. Unfortunately, any damage was probably done years ago with cutting by prior...
Forum: General Interest 09-17-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,256
Posted By Jim Bates
Engine color is Ford Red by Dupli-Color. I...

Engine color is Ford Red by Dupli-Color.

I am going to in fact make some removable panels using red oak. I will also make new engine cover that eventually is covered with some type of teak and...
Forum: General Interest 09-15-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,256
Posted By Jim Bates
Mission Accomplished - Gas Tank Removed

I thought about all your comments (especially Bill T's) and looked at the engineering problem that I had. I looked again at how I was going to get the tank out. I was going to follow Bill T's...
Forum: General Interest 09-10-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,256
Posted By Jim Bates
Thanks Captains. These are all good comments. I...

Thanks Captains. These are all good comments. I am going to get to boat today to do some measuring and figure out a game plan. I will let you know finally what happens. Thanks again.
Forum: General Interest 09-09-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,256
Posted By Jim Bates
Engine Hoist and Gas Drum Removal

I have painted and rehabilitated everything on top of the engine. Now I have to remove and replace the 50 year old 25 gallon steel drum gas tank that is deteriorating. The tank (L31" x D18") sits...
Forum: Electrical 06-03-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,702
Posted By Jim Bates
Mauricio, this is all good information on this...

Mauricio, this is all good information on this thread.

I just rewired my engine electrical and the entire boat on my Islander 32. The electrical panels were mounted on the frontside of the...
Forum: Cooling System 05-20-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,222
Posted By Jim Bates
Clifford was spot on! I took my chisel and...

Clifford was spot on! I took my chisel and hammer and chipped away at the hole where in the exhaust manifold where the cross-over tube inputs. It was in fact stopped up - no plug.

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Forum: Cooling System 05-18-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,222
Posted By Jim Bates
Also, I do have the early model engine (boat is a...

Also, I do have the early model engine (boat is a 1963) and it is raw water cooled.
Forum: Cooling System 05-18-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,222
Posted By Jim Bates
Here are some pics. 7767 7768 ...

Here are some pics.

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Forum: Cooling System 05-17-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,222
Posted By Jim Bates
CROSSOVER TUBE and WATER PRESSURE SENDING UNIT

Captains,

I have rewired my A4 (and the entire boat), installing new wiring and all new guages (the old ones did not work) on my 1963 Wayfarer Islander 32 and am almost ready to see if I can get...
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